Libya attack: Obama vows justice for killed US envoy

Source: BBC

US President Barack Obama has vowed to bring to justice those who killed the US ambassador to Libya during protests against a film that mocks Islam.

But he told reporters that the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi would not break the bonds between the US and the new Libyan government.

His election rival Mitt Romney criticised his handling of the crisis.

Ambassador J Christopher Stevens reportedly died of smoke inhalation after a crowd stormed the consulate.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19577913

eta seems Libya agrees with Obama

Libya: No excuse for attack on US consulate

The Libyan Ministry of Interior has publicly said the attacks are linked to protests that broke out after clips from a film made by a US-based anti-Islam propagandist were translated into Arabic and posted on the internet.

The clips depict the prophet Muhammad and other figures revered by Muslims in an insulting manner and it has deeply offended many Muslims.

“However offensive this film may be it can in no way excuse such killings and violent attacks. While religion and culture are of central importance to many people’s lives, they cannot be a justification for abusing human rights,” said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International.

“The attacks once again exemplify the need for the Libyan authorities to rein in armed groups and militia acting above the law.”

http://www.amnestyusa.org/news/news-item/libya-no-excuse-for-attack-on-us-consulate




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